Take part in the 2019 Walking Festival

Published 8 May 2019

With over 120 walks and events the 2019 Suffolk Walking Festival is shaping up to be one of the most creative and ambitious festivals to date.

This year’s Festival, which launches on Saturday 11 May at West Stow Country Park, truly has something for everyone: short strolls, gentle rambles, long hikes; family walks, history walks, nature walks; story-telling, art lessons, photography, boat trips, train rides, and rides in vintage military vehicles!

Once again, the festival will also include a challenge walk, this year’s it covers over 80 miles in just five days. The walk which celebrates the 15th anniversary of the East Suffolk Line walks, will start at the most easterly point of Britain in Lowestoft and finish in Christchurch park.

This year also sees the return of the Festival Fringe, a series of events that get you close to nature in the very heart of Suffolk’s countryside, you can experience a Woodland Night Safari, forage for your own cream tea, or sketch and photograph the landscape.

“I’m so excited with the programme for this year’s Suffolk Walking Festival. I know as the patron that I am bound to say that, but it’s true. We live in a beautiful county and we are constantly being told to take more exercise so here is the event that ties those together.

“For three weeks from the 11 May there will be over a hundred opportunities to get out and take a stroll or stomp and learn about Suffolk. I’ve dusted off my trainers and I can’t wait to get walking – see you there!”